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Grand Seiko SBGW257vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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SBGW257
Grand SeikoSBGW257
MSRP $38,000
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
SBGW25738mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
SBGW25772h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
SBGW25730m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
SBGW257$38,000
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
10.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
43mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Material
Platinum
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Navy

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
9S64
Type
Manual
Quartz
Power Reserve
72h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$38,000
$299

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What people say

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Grand Seiko SBGW257

The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is a platinum dress watch praised for its refined, subtle luxury and classic design. Reviewers highlight its 38mm diameter and 10.9mm thickness as near-perfect sizing for a dress watch. The watch features an 18k white gold dial with a sunray-brushed silver finish and gold hour markers, complemented by a refined application of the Grand Seiko wordmark. It is powered by the manual-wind Caliber 9S64 movement, offering a 72-hour power reserve and an accuracy rating of +5 to -3 seconds per day. The Grand Seiko SBGW257 is priced at €39,000. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGW257 for its exquisite finishing and classic proportions, embodying a quiet luxury.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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